inferior
UK/in'fiәriә/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Lower in rank, status, or quality than someone or something else.
较差的，低劣的，下级的
n.
A person of lower rank, status, or ability than another.
下级，部下，次品
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinferstem
+
iorsuffix
=inferior
Common Collocations
- 1.inferior quality低劣的质量
- 2.inferior court下级法院
- 3.[inferior] position[较低的]地位
Example Sentences
- 1.
The inferior quality of the knockoff products disappointed all the customers.
- 2.
Despite his inferior rank, he commanded great respect from the superior officers.